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Helpful Tips

We have compiled a list of
time-saving, money-saving ideas to follow which will
enable you to be prepared, so that your move will go
as quickly and efficiently as possible. Please review
the following information which will make the job go
more smoothly for us and cheaper for you.

Small-medium dressers can be left full
of clothes only; no books, jewelry, or papers, etc.
Triple dressers and armoires must be completely emptied.

Anything that can go in a box should
go in a box.

Precious goods should be transported by
the customer:
Even though you have probably insured most of your
items, you should still personally transport the
belongings most precious to you such as personal
documents, financial information, money, jewelry,
and other sentimental items.

Please keep all passageways free of ice,
snow, and debris. All doorways, hallways, walls,
and stairs free
and clear of any and all sharp objects which may cause damage to
furniture, household goods, and/or movers during
the moving process.

Remember:
the heavier the item, the smaller the box.

Always
stack dishes upward when packing.

Never use printed
newsprint to wrap fine china.

Clearly label all boxes
on top and side.

Pack a box of essential items that
you will need immediately after the move and make
sure it’s the last
thing added to the truck.

For large appliances
be sure to check your owner’s
manuals to see if there are special instructions
for moving.

As you take apart furniture and other
items make sure to tape all parts to the main base.

Use only small boxes for books, canned
goods, photo albums, etc. They get very heavy, very
fast and the bottom of the box could give out.

Use wardrobe boxes to make closets easier
to pack and move. They hang about 2ft. of clothing.

Start packing items
you will not need ahead of time.

By law, a moving company cannot transport
hazardous materials such as paint thinner, gasoline,
bottled gases and other flammables, ammunition and
explosives. Also, any machinery containing flammable
substances, such as lawnmowers and motorcycles, must
be emptied and aired out prior to your move.

We do not move guns.

Avoid mixing items from different rooms
in the same box.

Always pack and unpack breakables
over a padded surface.

Always tape boxes, don’t interlock the tops.

Make
your reservations for movers two to four weeks before
your day.

Clean out closets, the attic, and the basement
as soon as you decide it’s time to move.

The
day before your move, defrost the fridge.

Make sure
to get enough cash to get you through the move day.

Don’t use boxes without tops. No
tops make it impossible to stack properly on our
two wheel dollies and in the truck.

Make sure your box
count is as close to the exact amount as possible
when getting an estimate.

Make sure your moving companies’ office
has a telephone number to contact you at before
and during the move.

Anything that will not fit into a box or is not
a piece of furniture is considered miscellaneous
and
will be counted as one piece. If you decide to move any items
yourself before your moving date to save money,
this is the category to move.Example: Lamps, pictures, rugs, ironing board, vacuum,
bicycles, lawn mowers, shovel, etc.Example: Rakes, shovels, brooms, etc. can be
placed into a trash can or wrapped with tape
and would
be considered
as one piece.

Make a final walk-through at each stop
after your things are loaded and unloaded at your
starting location as well as your new location to
insure that no items have been left behind. The movers
will probably ask you to walk through and check,
but if they do not, you should do so.

BUYER BEWARE: Make sure the moving company
you contract is currently licensed and properly
insured
against both structural damage (liability) and
injury while on your property (workmen’s
Compensation). According to Michigan State Law,
the homeowner/business owner is responsible for
any damage or injury to people while on your
property-unless the contractor is fully protected.

We highly recommend you protect yourself by
verifying that your moving company is currently
licensed and insured. You may contact The Michigan
Public Service Commission at 517-241-6180.